Wigan Athletic: November 2008 Archives

Steve Bruce expects Wigan goalkeeper Chris Kirkland to become an England regular once he is fully match fit.

Emmerson Boyce scored three minutes from time as Wigan came from behind to beat West Brom and register a second win in a week.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce has praised Ryan Taylor for his versatility which males him an automatic pick in the side.

Wigan defender Emmerson Boyce is back from suspension for the clash with WBA and captain Mario Melchiot is available after injury.

Star striker Amr Zaki is now unlikely to be ready to return for Wigan for the Premier League visit of new-boys West Brom on Saturday.

Steve Bruce will look to revive his interest in Middlesbrough's leading goalscorer Mido in the January window, according to reports.

Top scorer Amr Zaki could return for Wigan's visit of West Brom as Steve Bruce wants his players to carry on from the Everton win.

Henri Camara is hoping his first Wigan goal in two years will help keep him in the side and boost his chances of securing a new deal.

Steve Bruce hinted at more involvement for Henri Camara after his goal against Everton, while Lee Cattermole was also given praise.

Steve Bruce expressed his relief after Wigan secured a 1-0 win against Everton on Monday to drag themselves out of the relegation zone.

Henri Camara's goal six minutes into the second half earned Wigan a slender win over Everton to move them out of the bottom three.

Wigan quartet Emile Heskey, Amr Zaki, Mario Melchiot and Jason Koumas remain doubts for Monday night's home clash with Everton.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce thinks 40 points might be the figure this season which guarantees Premier League status.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce admits star striker Emile Heskey looks set to join a bigger club but probably not until next summer.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce insists Lee Cattermole's off-field problems last weekend will not affect his chances of captaining the side.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce claims keeper Chris Kirkland is in England boss Fabio Capello's thoughts despite his back problem.

Wigan are reportedly leading the chase for Manchester City's out-of-favour £4million-rated defender Nedum Onuoha.

Steve Bruce claims his decision to wait until Ryan Taylor was fully fit before playing him following a six-month lay-off has paid off.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce has warned Emile Heskey and Amr Zaki they are not guaranteed to return against Everton on Monday night.

Aston Villa are ready to jump the queue with a renewed offer in January for Wigan striker Emile Heskey, according to reports.

Wigan face competition from TSV Hoffenheim for the signature of red hot Ecuador striker Cristian 'Chucho' Benitez.

Wigan owner Dave Whelan admits boss Steve Bruce will earn a bigger job but still hopes "the day never comes".

Mido has insisted he is happy to stay at Middlesbrough after speculation suggested he could be on the move to Wigan in January.

Wigan are being linked with a £6million swoop for Middlesbrough striker Mido as doubts surround Emile Heskey's future.

Titus Bramble returned to haunt his former club with a last-minute equaliser to snatch Wigan a much-deserved 2-2 draw with Newcastle.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce insists loan striker Amr Zaki will see the season out at the JJB and not leave in January.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce hopes to conclude a deal for Ecuador striker Cristian Benitez with Amr Zaki's future in the balance.

Steve Bruce has described Wigan's clash at Newcastle this weekend as a 'very big game' for Latics as they look to end a poor run.

Wigan have doubts over both Chris Kirkland and Emile Heskey ahead of the clash with Newcastle, with late decisions to be made.

Egyptian giants Zamalek have sparked a scramble by claiming they're free to sell on-loan Latics striker Amr Zaki to the highest bidder.

Titus Bramble has urged his Wigan team-mates to relish the chance to knock Arsenal out of the Carling Cup.

Steve Bruce wants his Wigan players to pull off a Carling Cup upset at Arsenal before re-igniting their Premier League campaign.

Wigan fringe man Henri Camara is determined to take his chance against Arsenal in the Carling Cup on Tuesday night.

Wigan striker Emile Heskey is unlikely to face Arsenal in the Carling Cup because of a back problem, says boss Steve Bruce.

Wigan striker Amr Zaki has emerged as a surprise January transfer target for Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp.

Wigan and Stoke fought out a drab goalless draw at the JJB Stadium with the visitors managing to hold out for a point.

Norwich boss Glenn Roeder is not planning a loan swoop for Wigan's Ryan Taylor but has refused to rule out a January bid.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce admits the ball is in Hull's court with regard to the permanent signing of loan striker Marlon King.

Steve Bruce has compared Stoke star Rory Delap's throw-in delivery to David Beckham's crosses and says Wigan have a plan to combat it.

Steve Bruce is happy to let Ryan Taylor leave Wigan on loan but says he knows nothing about interest from Norwich.

Jason Koumas' future at Wigan could be in doubt after the midfielder admitted he is frustrated at his bit-part role at the club.

Leyton Orient manager Martin Ling has confirmed he will continue to monitor the situation of Wigan youngster Luke Ashworth.

Mario Melchiot has revealed team-mate Emile Heskey is keeping an open mind about whether to stay or leave Wigan.

Wigan captain Mario Melchiot says his Latics team-mates are on red alert to stop Rory Delap's long throws causing them problems.

Birmingham City are set to snap up Wigan's Ryan Taylor on loan as he leaves the JJB Stadium to get first-team football.

Emile Heskey's injury time strike condemned Tony Adams to his second defeat as Portsmouth manager as Wigan won 2-1 at Fratton Park.